The LandTrust Podcast

LandTrust

The LandTrust Podcast explores the intersection of land technology and outdoor experiences. Hosted by LandTrust, a platform connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts for activities like hunting, fishing, and camping, the podcast dives into innovative solutions for land access, conservation, and recreation. Each episode features insights from experts, landowners, and adventurers, highlighting how technology is transforming the way we engage with the outdoors.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 48: Will AI Agents Replace Hunting Apps? With Matt Habiger of Basemap

    Are hunting apps about to get replaced by AI agents? In this Outside's Insiders episode of the LandTrust Podcast, LandTrust Founder & CEO Nic De Castro sits down with Matt Habiger, CEO of Basemap, for his second appearance on the show. Two CEOs who are all in on AI get into how agents are changing the hunting business, who actually owns the hunter, and why every company in the outdoor space should be asking how it would disrupt itself. From fifteen new outdoor apps launching every week, to Basemap's developer platform and agent-first approach, to LandTrust's new text-based assistant Hank for landowners (recorded Oct 21, 2026; Hank had launched the day before), Nic and Matt trade notes on building with tiny teams, why data moats get drained, and the one thing AI can't replace: trust between hunters and landowners. 🎯 What You'll Learn: - Why AI agents could change how hunters plan, research and book hunts - How to think about disrupting your own business before someone else does - Why the old hunting map business model is under pressure - How text messaging is becoming a real distribution channel - What satellite connectivity means for offline maps - How tiny teams are shipping faster than ever - Why landowner trust is something AI can't replace 👇 Find your next hunt: https://landtrust.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep48-matt-habiger 🗺️ Check out Basemap: https://www.basemap.com/ 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about hunting, conservation, land access, and the people shaping the future of the outdoors. #LandTrust #Basemap #HuntingApps #AIAgents #HuntingTech #OutdoorIndustry #PrivateLandHunting #HuntingPodcast #HuntPlanning #OutdoorPodcast #OutsidesInsiders Chapters 00:00 Cold Open: Never Log Into LandTrust Again 00:18 Meet Matt Habiger, CEO of Basemap 03:16 Fifteen New Outdoor Apps a Week 05:52 How Would You Put Your Own Business Out of Business? 10:33 The Old Business Model of Hunting Maps 11:53 Anyone Can Build a Mapping App: Basemap's Developer Platform 18:11 Jobs to Be Done, and Why Nic Doesn't Want You to Download an App 19:45 Hank Launches for LandTrust Landowners, Plus Buck 21:39 Building LandTrust So AI Agents Can Find It 22:38 Agentic Work for a Non-Technical CEO 27:52 From Individual Contributor to Manager of Agents 30:40 Hunt Research and the Data Moat 33:16 Basemap Goes Agent-First 37:44 Connectors and Big-Platform Lock-In 40:34 Text Messaging as a Distribution Channel 43:02 CarPlay, Android Auto and the App Store Gatekeepers 44:19 Satellite Connectivity and the End of Offline Maps 46:50 Rec Tech: Making Limited Time Outdoors Count 49:14 Consumer Comfort With AI, and Earning Trust 52:08 What AI Can't Replace: Landowner Trust 53:52 Tiny Teams Shipping Everything 55:20 Is the Hunting Industry Consolidation Thesis Still True? 1:02:26 What's Shipping at Basemap and LandTrust 🔗 Follow Us On Social: Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt Facebook: facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc

  2. Oct 28

    Ep. 47: Wyoming Merriam's Turkey with Caleb Barber

    What does a first spring turkey hunt in Wyoming look like when you bring your dad and brother? In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, LandTrust Founder & CEO Nic De Castro sits down with LandTrust customer Caleb Barber to relive a spring Merriam's turkey hunt at Laurel Leaf Land Co. East near Gillette, Wyoming, hosted by landowners Stasi & Brian. Caleb, his dad and his brother traded backcountry elk camps for an off-grid cabin on a regenerative ranch. A tom came in to 15 yards on the very first morning, Caleb's dad took his first spring turkey a day later, and three hunters went home with two birds and a trip they called awesome. 🎯 What You'll Learn: - What hunting Merriam's turkeys in Wyoming's rolling hills and pine pockets is like - Why less calling worked when a tom was coming in - How landowners like Stasi & Brian steward their ground and limit hunts - The ammo mix-up that nearly ended the trip early - Why a family trip on private land is about experiences over outcomes - Caleb's advice for hunters booking their first LandTrust trip 👇 Book this hunt: Laurel Leaf Land Co. East | Elk & Turkey: https://landtrust.com/l/laurel-leaf-land-co-east-elk-turkey/67e5ceae-ecef-47c2-9f9f-8a105cdf06df?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep47-caleb-barber Spring Merriam's turkey package: https://landtrust.com/l/laurel-leaf-land-co-east-elk-turkey/67e5ceae-ecef-47c2-9f9f-8a105cdf06df/package/05a6cdd1-2cd5-4855-8fa7-14e8283be4df?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep47-caleb-barber Find your next hunt: https://landtrust.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep47-caleb-barber 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about hunting, conservation, land access, and the people shaping the future of the outdoors. #TurkeyHunting #MerriamsTurkey #WyomingHunting #LandTrust #PrivateLandHunting #SpringTurkey #TurkeySeason #HuntingPodcast #DIYHunting #HuntPrivateLand #OutdoorPodcast Chapters 00:00 Cold Open: First-Morning Tom 00:18 Five-Star Stories Intro 01:00 Meet Caleb Barber 02:37 Wyoming Hills and a Regenerative Ranch 03:21 Landowners as Stewards 04:33 Getting There: Rapid City to Gillette 05:25 Meeting Stasi and the Off-Grid Cabin 06:20 First Morning: A Tom at 15 Yards 12:33 Dad's First Spring Turkey 15:13 A Miss, an Ammo Mix-Up and a Windy Last Day 17:46 Advice for First-Time LandTrust Hunters 19:41 Experiences Over Outcomes 20:35 How Caleb Found LandTrust 22:03 Thanks and Wrap 🔗 Follow Us On Social: Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt Facebook: facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc

  3. Oct 12 ·  Video

    50 Days on Public Land vs. Day One on Private: A Zone Blacktail | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 45

    What happens when a Hollywood music video director who had never spent time in the woods decides to learn to hunt California's toughest deer zone?   On this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, Nic De Castro sits down with Clark Jackson, a Hollywood music video and commercial director who started hunting three years ago after a health wake-up call and an elk dinner from a coworker. After 50 days chasing a public land blacktail in California's A Zone without getting near a buck, Clark booked a DIY hunt at Avina Ranch on LandTrust and walked into a bedded group of shooters on day one.   Clark talks through the blown stalks, the wind lesson he'll never forget and the fork buck he took on his last day. He also explains why he extended his trip, how he thinks about leases and guides, and how hunting has rippled through his family, from his daughter's fishing to a 250-pound halibut in Alaska.   About the property: Avina Ranch is a privately owned, 323-acre property in Lake County, California, just outside Cobb, with rolling meadows, oak and pine woodland and chaparral that hold resident Columbian black-tailed deer. It's a day-hunt property with no lodging, water or facilities on site.   What You'll Learn: - Why California's A Zone is one of the hardest over-the-counter deer hunts in the country - What 50 days on crowded public land taught Clark, and what changed on day one at Avina Ranch - Why more time around animals makes you a better hunter than more time at the range - Why public land hunting isn't free once you add gas, time and days in the field - Where DIY private land fits between backcountry public land and guided hunts - How LandTrust landowners differ from outfitters and year-long leases - How hunting changed Clark's health, his family and his conversations with non-hunters in Hollywood   Clark, at the end of the episode: "it's been the place where I felt the most comfortable to fail, and in doing that, I found my most success."   Hunt Avina Ranch: https://landtrust.com/l/avina-ranch/5d8caa84-43c5-4b86-ba68-8cd0f61899d2?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep45_clark_jackson How to book: open the Avina Ranch page (or search "Avina Ranch" on landtrust.com), pick a package under Available Packages, choose your dates and book. Create a free LandTrust account and get alerts when new properties and hunts list: https://landtrust.com/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep45_clark_jackson LandTrust+ (early access to new properties, sweepstakes entries, booking liability coverage): https://landtrust.com/plus?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep45_clark_jackson Have a Five-Star Story? Email podcasts@landtrust.com   Chapters 00:00 Cold Open: Shooters on Day One 00:17 Welcome to The LandTrust Podcast 00:55 Meet Clark Jackson: From Hollywood to Hunting 01:14 A Health Wake-Up Call and a First Elk Dinner 04:06 First Hunt: Blacktail Deer and the Unicorn Buck 05:27 Why California's A Zone Is So Hard 07:27 Finding Avina Ranch on LandTrust 10:57 Day One at Avina Ranch: Beating 50 Days of Public Land 14:15 Learning the Wind the Hard Way 16:20 DIY Private Land: Opportunity, Not Outcome 18:20 Why Stalking Beats Range Time 20:41 Hunting, Fitness and Losing 115 Pounds 25:55 Public Land Isn't Free: The Real Cost of Hunting 28:26 Making a Short LandTrust Trip Count 32:33 Talking With Landowners Before You Hunt 34:52 Guides, Outfitters and Rec Tech 36:58 Trailhead Crowds and Opening-Day Traffic Jams 38:55 Leases vs. DIY Private Land 43:22 Why LandTrust Landowners Aren't in the Hunting Business 48:42 How Hunting Rippled Through Clark's Family 54:26 Catching the Turkey Bug 58:43 Being a Hunter in Hollywood 1:01:13 Why Clark Eats Less Meat as a Hunter 1:04:33 LandTrust for Anglers, Overlanders and Birders 1:05:27 Wrap-Up and What's Next for Clark 1:06:51 Outro: Avina Ranch, Free Account and LandTrust+   Follow LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt Facebook: facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc Site: landtrust.com

    50 Days on Public Land vs. Day One on Private: A Zone Blacktail | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 45
  4. Sep 3 ·  Video

    Why Hunters Should Care About the Future of US Farmland w/ Jace Young | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 44

    What happens to the land we love when farming stops making financial sense?   On this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, Nic sits down with Jace Young, founder and CEO of Legacy Farmer, to take a deeper look at the economics behind America’s farms and ranches, and why sportsmen should care.   Jace grew up on a large family farm in Western Kansas before working in agricultural banking. After seeing firsthand how financial stress, debt, and a lack of succession planning can threaten multi-generational farms, he eventually founded Legacy Farmer to help farmers and ranchers better understand the financial side of their operations.   In this episode: - Why owning thousands of acres doesn't necessarily mean a farm or ranch is profitable - The financial realities facing modern farmers and ranchers - Why succession planning is one of the biggest challenges facing rural America - What happens to land when the next generation isn't prepared to take over - Why hunters and outdoor enthusiasts should care about the economic health of working lands - How development and changing land ownership can impact rural communities and hunting access - Whether hunting and outdoor recreation can help make keeping land intact more economically viable   Jace shares some powerful stories from his time in agricultural banking, including what he witnessed when a fourth-generation Kansas farm ultimately filed bankruptcy.   For sportsmen, understanding that side of the equation may be just as important as understanding the wildlife and habitat on the other side of the fence.   #LandTrust #LandTrustPodcast #Hunting #FarmLand #Farmland #Agriculture #RuralAmerica #LandManagement #HuntingAccess #LegacyFarmer     Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Why Hunters Should Care About Farmland 01:18 – Jace Young’s Story & Legacy Farmer 02:00 – Growing Up on a Multi-Generational Kansas Farm 05:00 – What Happens When Farm Economics Break Down 10:00 – The Financial Reality of Owning Farmland 14:00 – The Succession Planning Crisis in Agriculture 17:00 – What Happens When Farms Leave the Family 19:00 – Losing Farmland & the Impact on Hunting Access 23:00 – Why Farm & Ranch Ownership Is Often About Passion 25:30 – A Family Farm’s Bankruptcy Story 27:45 – The Challenge of Hard Family Conversations 32:00 – Building a Sustainable Future for Working Lands 36:00 – Can Hunting Help Keep Land Economically Viable? 41:00 – Farm Subsidies: Who Needs Them? 43:00 – What Sportsmen Should Take Away 44:00 – The Legacy of the Land     🔗 Follow: The Legacy Farmer Instagram: instagram.com/jace.d.young Facebook: facebook.com/legacyfarmer YouTube: youtube.com/c/jacedyounglegacyfarmer LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/legacy-farmer Site: www.legacyfarmer.com LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Site: landtrust.com

    Why Hunters Should Care About the Future of US Farmland w/ Jace Young | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 44
  5. Jul 8 ·  Video

    Private Land Turkey Hunting in Montana: DIY Success With LandTrust | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 43

    Andrew ("The Flip Flop Guy") and Lauren Brown join Nic De Castro on the LandTrust Podcast to share their first season using LandTrust for DIY private land turkey hunting.   From calling in stubborn gobblers in Montana to learning directly from knowledgeable landowners, they break down what worked, what they'd do differently, and why private land access through LandTrust changed the way they plan hunts.   Whether you're planning your first DIY turkey hunt or looking for more access across the country, this episode is packed with practical tips and real hunting stories.   🎙️ In this episode: - Andrew & Lauren's first season using LandTrust - Hunting Montana turkey properties on private land - Why knowledgeable landowners are a game changer - DIY hunting vs. outfitters and public land - Booking multiple hunts across several states - Tips for first-time LandTrust users - The future of their World Slam plans - The story behind "The Flip Flop Guy"     👍 Subscribe for More Outdoor Conversations The LandTrust Podcast brings together founders, conservation leaders, landowners, and passionate hunters shaping the future of hunting and outdoor recreation.   #TurkeyHunting #LandTrust #DIYHunting #PrivateLand #TurkeySeason #HuntingPodcast #MontanaHunting #HuntTurkey #OutdoorPodcast #PublicLand #Conservation #TheFlipFlopGuy #LaurenBrown #NicDeCastro #Hunting     ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:59 Meet Andrew & Lauren Brown 02:27 Their First LandTrust Turkey Hunt 08:38 Why LandTrust Landowners Stand Out 10:31 Conservation & Giving Birds a Break 12:00 Buck AI & Planning Your Hunt 13:04 Lauren's Royal & Grand Slam Journey 14:57 Lessons from the Black Ranch Hunt 19:14 More Montana Hunts & Success Stories 22:00 Tips for First-Time LandTrust Users 24:53 Planning a World Slam with LandTrust 27:00 DIY Private Land vs Outfitters & Public Land 28:32 Meet "The Flip Flop Guy" 30:35 Wild Game Cooking & Private Events 32:00 Final Thoughts     🔗 Follow:   Andy - The Flip Flop Guy Instagram: instagram.com/theflipflopguy Facebook: facebook.com/TheFlipFlopGuy Site: www.theflipflopguy.com   Lauren Brown instagram.com/laurenbrown8g   LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠

    Private Land Turkey Hunting in Montana: DIY Success With LandTrust | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 43
  6. Jun 25 ·  Video

    Turkey Hunting Across America: A LandTrust Success Story | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 42

    What does a dream turkey season look like?   In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, LandTrust Founder & CEO Nic De Castro sits down with longtime LandTrust customer Trey Thorsen to relive an incredible spring turkey season that took him across three states and three unique private properties.   From battling stubborn gobblers in Georgia, to hunting alongside welcoming landowners in Washington, to chasing Merriam's turkeys on the expansive Laurel Leaf Ranch in Wyoming, Trey shares the stories, challenges, and memorable moments that made this season one to remember.   🎯 What You'll Learn: - Hunting private land in Georgia, Washington, and Wyoming - Lessons from multiple turkey hunts across the country - Why local landowner knowledge matters - Merriam's, Rio Grande, and Eastern turkey hunting experiences - How LandTrust helps hunters access quality private land - What makes a hunt memorable beyond the harvest   👇 Find your next hunt: http://landtrust.com/   🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about hunting, conservation, land access, and the people shaping the future of the outdoors.   #TurkeyHunting #LandTrust #MerriamsTurkey #EasternTurkey #RioGrandeTurkey #PrivateLandHunting #TurkeySeason #HuntingPodcast #DIYHunting #TurkeyHunter #HuntPrivateLand #OutdoorPodcast     Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Meet Trey Thorsen 01:18 Planning a Multi-State Turkey Season 04:42 First Stop: Georgia Turkey Hunt 09:15 Lessons Learned Hunting New Ground 13:37 Why Private Land Changes the Experience 18:24 Washington Turkey Hunting Adventure 24:08 Working with Local Landowners 29:12 Finding Success on Unfamiliar Properties 34:45 Wyoming Merriam's Turkey Hunt Begins 40:21 Hunting Laurel Leaf Ranch in Wyoming 46:53 What Makes a Great LandTrust Property 52:14 The Value of Landowner Knowledge 56:38 Three States, Three Turkeys, One Season 01:01:27 Advice for DIY Turkey Hunters 01:05:49 Final Thoughts & Favorite Memories     🔗 Follow Us On Social: Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠

    Turkey Hunting Across America: A LandTrust Success Story | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 42
  7. Apr 29 ·  Video

    Inside GoHunt: How Lorenzo Sartini Built the Zillow of Hunting | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 41

    What does it take to build one of the most influential platforms in Western hunting? In this episode of The LandTrust Podcast, Nic De Castro sits down with Lorenzo Sartini, Founder & CEO of GoHunt, to break down how he built a data-driven ecosystem that helps hunters plan, draw, and execute better hunts. From mapping and draw odds to e-commerce and AI-driven tools, Lorenzo shares how GoHunt evolved from a simple idea into a full-stack hunting platform, and where the future of hunting tech is headed. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: - How GoHunt became the “Zillow of hunting” - The biggest challenges in Western tag draws and planning hunts - Why mapping alone is becoming a commodity - How AI could transform hunting mentorship and access - The role of data, gear, and ecosystem thinking in modern hunting - Where the hunting industry (and RecTech) is heading next #LandTrust #GoHunt #HuntingPodcast #WesternHunting #DIYHunting #HuntingTech #ElkHunting #DrawOdds #PublicLand #HuntPlanning ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro & guest overview 01:00 Lorenzo’s background & early hunting experiences 05:00 The idea that sparked GoHunt 10:00 Taking the leap from casino job to startup 14:00 What GoHunt is today 17:00 Core business units (research, e-comm, applications) 22:00 Why GoHunt added gear (e-commerce strategy) 27:00 Mapping, mobile, and ecosystem integration 32:00 The evolution of hunting tech (onX, mobile shift) 37:00 The future: AI, mentorship, and access 43:00 Challenges of building in a regulated industry 48:00 Consolidation in hunting tech 56:00 Final thoughts + where to find GoHunt 📺 Subscribe for more: New Podcast episodes every other week featuring the industry pros, farmers, ranchers, and sportsmen who help shape the future of the outdoors. 🔗 Follow: GoHUNT Instagram: instagram.com/gohunt Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/GOHUNTofficial LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/gohunt-llc Website: www.gohunt.com LandTrust Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    Inside GoHunt: How Lorenzo Sartini Built the Zillow of Hunting | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 41
  8. Apr 15 ·  Video

    Montana Working Ranch, Hunting Access, & Cattle Ops w/ Marsh Brothers | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 40

    What happens when a large Montana cattle ranch opens its gates to private hunting and recreation? In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, Nic sits down with Brant and Clinton Marsh, the brothers behind 6C Cattle Ranch near the Clark Fork River in western Montana. They break down what it looks like to run a full-scale cattle and farming operation while also managing wildlife-rich ground now available for hunting and outdoor access. The conversation dives into elk and mule deer movement across irrigated pivots, predator pressure from wolves and coyotes, and how the ranch is evolving habitat to support both agriculture and wildlife. The Marsh brothers also share what they’ve learned transitioning into hosting guests... everything from shed hunting and camping access to what makes a respectful, successful experience on working ranch land. 🎯 What You’ll Learn - How a working Montana ranch integrates hunting access into daily operations - What elk, mule deer, whitetail, and predator activity looks like on the ranch - How irrigation pivots and farm ground influence wildlife movement - Why habitat development is part of long-term ranch planning - What shed hunting and seasonal access look like for guests - What landowners value when hosting hunters on private ground 🌎 Explore 6C Cattle Ranch https://landtrust.com/l/6c-cattle-ranch-north/69a1341b-1962-4089-860f-40d198663782 https://landtrust.com/l/6c-cattle-ranch-south/69a1338b-2dd6-48fb-906e-231c992e07dd 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with landowners, hunters, and conservation-minded ranches across the country. #LandTrustPodcast #MontanaRanch #HuntingAccess #ElkHunting #MuleDeerHunting #PrivateLandHunting #RanchLife #LandStewardship #ClarkForkRiver #HuntingMontana #ConservationHunting   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Montana ranch hunting access 01:15 – Meet the Marsh brothers & 6C Cattle Ranch 03:30 – From leased ranch to LandTrust listing 06:00 – South vs. north side of the property breakdown 08:20 – Elk herds, mule deer, and whitetail presence 11:10 – Wolves, coyotes, and predator dynamics 13:40 – Irrigation pivots and agricultural expansion 16:30 – Fishing access on the Clark Fork River 18:45 – Ranch history and multi-generation operations 21:10 – Building wildlife habitat alongside farming 23:00 – Hosting hunters and shed hunting season 25:30 – What makes a good guest experience 27:00 – Closing thoughts 🔗 Follow LandTrust: Instagram: instagram.com/landtrust_hunt⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/landtrusthunt LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc⁠ Website: landtrust.com

    Montana Working Ranch, Hunting Access, & Cattle Ops w/ Marsh Brothers | The LandTrust Podcast Ep. 40

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The LandTrust Podcast explores the intersection of land technology and outdoor experiences. Hosted by LandTrust, a platform connecting landowners with outdoor enthusiasts for activities like hunting, fishing, and camping, the podcast dives into innovative solutions for land access, conservation, and recreation. Each episode features insights from experts, landowners, and adventurers, highlighting how technology is transforming the way we engage with the outdoors.

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